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#S16 All-Tournament Team: Varsity Division

Posted Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

Over 50 teams began the weekend in contention but only one was left standing at the end as New Heights won the Super 16 Showcase varsity division championship on Sunday. First Team All TournamentDupree McBrayer, New Heights – His breakout spring continues as the smooth southpaw scoring guard led New Heights to their second championship of the spring. He’s catapulted his recruitment to the high-major level in recent months with the likes of Minnesota, Pittsburgh, and Seton Hall now coming… READ MORE >

NMHs Sullivan Heading Ivy

Posted Monday, May 26th, 2014

Northfield Mount Hermon rising senior swingman Chris Sullivan became the third 2015 prospect to make an early commitment to Brown head coach Mike Martin on Tuesday, joining Barrington guard Corey Daugherty and incoming Choate post-grad Obi Okolie. “I thought it was a great combination of academics and basketball,” Sullivan said. “Northfield prepares me for a place like this so I’m really excited and can’t wait to be a Bear.”The Illinois native just finished his first year in New England but… READ MORE >

Former Prep Products Heading to NBA Draft

Posted Monday, May 26th, 2014

Andre Drummond, Nerlens Noel, Michael Carter-Williams, Ricky Ledo, Erik Murphy…There have been a lot of familiar names called on draft night over the last few years, but next month’s 2014 NBA Draft could be the most exciting yet for local fans with an unprecedented number of former New England prep products in contention for the 60 picks. Last week, Cox Sports spoke with ESPN’s Adam Finkelstein and FriarBasketball.com’s Kevin Farrahar to get their take on 12 top NBA prospects with… READ MORE >

Super 16 Showcase Sunday Recap

Posted Sunday, May 25th, 2014

Championship row couldn’t have been much more entertaining on Sunday at Connecticut College as there were dramatic games played in every age group. New Heights and the New England Playaz came away as the big winners in the high school division. New Heights took both the varsity and 9th grade championships while splitting the 10th grade title with the New England Playaz, who survived an incredible four overtime contest with the Middlesex Magic to advance. A deep and talented New… READ MORE >

Super 16 Showcase Saturday Recap II

Posted Saturday, May 24th, 2014

The quality of the competition continued to rise throughout the afternoon and evening as pool play started to give way to bracket play. Here’s a look at who impressed: Troy McLaughlin, NY Falcons – The incoming Choate post-grad put up big numbers in the Falcons’ first game of the day, scoring in bunches while attacking aggressively in the open floor, showing his pull-up game, and utilizing his body control at the rim. Adam Traore, Riverside Hawks – He was a… READ MORE >

Super 16 Showcase Saturday Recap I

Posted Friday, May 23rd, 2014

New London, CT – The Super 16 Showcase got off to a quick start on Saturday morning as the action was fast and furious at Connecticut College and the surrounding areas. Here’s a look at some of the standouts: A.J. Brodeur, Middlesex Magic – Connecticut Select vs. Middlesex Magic was the marquee match-up of the first half of the day on Saturday. Brodeur stole the show with 16 first half points showing his typical versatility and efficiency from 16 feet… READ MORE >

Super 16 Preview

Posted Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

The Memorial Day Super 16 Showcase is returning to Connecticut College and the greater New London area this weekend with 140 tops teams from throughout the northeast region. The New England Recruiting Report, Cox sports, and NERR-TV will be on hand all weekend long to recap all the action. In preparation for the excitement, Cox Sports provided a preview on Friday, looking back at the prestigious history of the event, some of the top prospects in this year's field, and… READ MORE >

Maine Gets a Good One

Posted Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

Bob Walsh has picked up his second commitment in as many weeks since being named the new head coach at the University of Maine as Lee Academy guard Aaron Calixte chose the Black Bears on Tuesday night. The commitment is a potentially important one as Calixte was the best available 2014 product left on the board in New England and capable of stepping right in to play immediate minutes. Calixte came up the ranks with the New England Playaz and… READ MORE >

NH AAU State Tournament Event Recap

Posted Tuesday, May 20th, 2014

It is always best for teams from New Hampshire to get out of state, travel around and test themselves against top notch national competition to really get better. With that being said, state tournament weekend is annually a great weekend for NH basketball as you get all the top teams and players from the state in the same tournament which really helps to create interest and excitement around NH basketball. This year’s tournament was one of the best in recent… READ MORE >

Super 16 Schedule Announced